KUNA members 2020
Last year's KUNA conference was in-person at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. It was a 3-day event. It focused on World cultures and problems the United Nation Assembly have to face. 
Hi. My name is Candice Flatt, and I am the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for the Adair County School District. I have been a teaching for 20 years in the elementary, middle and high schools of our county. For the past 6 years, my posititon has been that of the districts only Gifted and Talented Coordinator and Teacher. I love my job! I love the students I work with everyday. I hope to pass on my enthusiasm and the love of learning to my students through my teachings. I cannot wait to be a part of your child's education.
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Kentucky Association for Gifted Education's Virtual Gifted and Talented Enrichment Support Materials
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Governor's Scholars for Entrepreneurs
If you would like to know more about the Governor's Scholars for Entrepreneurs, please click on the link below.
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gse2020brochure-merged-compressed__1_.pdf
If you would like to know more about the Governor's Scholars for Entrepreneurs, please click on the link below.
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gse2020brochure-merged-compressed__1_.pdf
Governor's Scholars
gsp.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
gsp.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Rogers Scholars
centeryouthprograms.com/rogers-scholars/scholarships/
centeryouthprograms.com/rogers-scholars/scholarships/
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Coping with the Stress of COVID-19: Tips for Families with Gifted Children: Edward R. Amend, Psy.D
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Social and Emotional Support
kagegifted.org/resources2020/?fbclid=IwAR3nQ7k3Jzxt21nqdxAEAmccNIYW0vpovll1lDqu0qoLpsmzLrNYmAAtyP4
kagegifted.org/resources2020/?fbclid=IwAR3nQ7k3Jzxt21nqdxAEAmccNIYW0vpovll1lDqu0qoLpsmzLrNYmAAtyP4
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Supporting Your Gifted Child During COVID-19
kagegifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NAGC_TIP-Sheet_COVID-19_With-Strategies-by-Development-Level_April-2020.pdf |
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Marvelous Mondays
Introducing a new way to deliver gifted professional development at the Adair County School District. Each Monday, a different topic regarding gifted and talented students will be shared. Information will be pithy, practical, and printable. Click on the image to view information. You will know when the topic is available to view if there is a website link posted under a specific date. Feel free to request specific information earlier than scheduled by emailing candice.flatt@adair.kyschools.us.
Marvelous Mondays
Introducing a new way to deliver gifted professional development at the Adair County School District. Each Monday, a different topic regarding gifted and talented students will be shared. Information will be pithy, practical, and printable. Click on the image to view information. You will know when the topic is available to view if there is a website link posted under a specific date. Feel free to request specific information earlier than scheduled by emailing candice.flatt@adair.kyschools.us.
September 7: RTI and Gifted Education
kagegifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KAGE-GT-RtI-2020.pdf
kagegifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KAGE-GT-RtI-2020.pdf
September 14: Traits of Giftedness
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/my-child-gifted/common-characteristics-gifted-individuals/traits
September 28: Definitions of Giftedness
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/what-giftedness
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/what-giftedness
October 12: GT questions concerning COVID-19 and GT services provided during the Pandemic
education.ky.gov/specialed/GT/Documents/GTFAQCovid.pdf |
October 5: Identification
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-education-practices/identification |
October 19: Gifted and Talented Programming Standards
Standard 1: Learning and Development
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%201%20Learning%20%26%20Development.pdf
Standard 2:Assessment
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%202%20Assessment.pdf
Standard 3: Curriculum and Instruction
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%203%20Curriculum%20Planning%20%26%20Instruction.pdf
Standard 4: Learning Environments
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%204%20Learning%20Environments.pdf
Standard 5: Programming
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%205%20Programming.pdf
Standard 6: Program Learning
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%206%20Professional%20Learning.pdf
Standard 1: Learning and Development
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%201%20Learning%20%26%20Development.pdf
Standard 2:Assessment
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%202%20Assessment.pdf
Standard 3: Curriculum and Instruction
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%203%20Curriculum%20Planning%20%26%20Instruction.pdf
Standard 4: Learning Environments
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%204%20Learning%20Environments.pdf
Standard 5: Programming
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%205%20Programming.pdf
Standard 6: Program Learning
www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/standards/Programming%20Standard%206%20Professional%20Learning.pdf
October 26: What is Gifted?what_is_a_gifted_student_powerpoint.pptx
November 2: Dual Credit classes for High School students
education.ky.gov/educational/AL/dc/Pages/default.aspx
education.ky.gov/educational/AL/dc/Pages/default.aspx
November 9: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
cty.jhu.edu/ |
November 16: Gatton Academy--One of the highest rated high schools in the United States.
www.wku.edu/academy/ |
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November 23: You can do the cube. This site is for Rubik's cube enthusiast. It shows you how to solve the cube, and it tells about competetions in your area. Can you do the cube?
https://www.youcandothecube.com/ |
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November 30: Stem Competitions
https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/best-stem-programs-and-competitions-for-gifted-students |
December 7: IdeaFestival Bowling Green 2021
Online February 17Re-start, Re-think,
Re-imagine.
www.wku.edu/gifted/ideafestivalbg/
Online February 17Re-start, Re-think,
Re-imagine.
www.wku.edu/gifted/ideafestivalbg/
December 21: Gifted and Talented Resources Directory
http://giftedandtalentedresourcesdirectory.com/ |
December 14: Kentucky GT resources
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-state/kentucky |
December 28: 50 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children
oedb.org/ilibrarian/50-essential-links-for-the-parents-of-gifted-children/
oedb.org/ilibrarian/50-essential-links-for-the-parents-of-gifted-children/
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January 4: Virtual Super Saturdays for the Spring Semester
Join us for Virtual Super Saturdays! Dates: February 6, 13, & 20 Place: Online Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT Cost: $80 (Financial Assistance Available) Register No matter where you live, Super Saturdays is available to you as it is offered online. We have 9 classes for students in grades 1-6 that give high-interest young people the ability to explore minds-on, hands-on classes in art, math, science, and so much more! Each class is taught by an experienced teacher via Zoom. Students register for a class and connect with other like-minded kids all three Saturdays. Classes are fun, fast-paced, and filled with learning opportunities. A full list of classes can be viewed at https://www.wku.edu/gifted/super_saturdays/. Parents of Winter Super Saturdays participants can also attend a special seminar, “Mental Health Experts Discuss the Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners,” free of charge. Children and young people with gifts and talents have unique social and emotional needs. Toss in a pandemic and virtual learning, and those needs are heightened. What can parents and families do to help their children? Join a school psychologist and a counselor at a residential STEM school as they explore the real world social-emotional issues of gifted and talented children and youth of 2021. |
January 18: What's in Place for Gifted Education in Kentucky?
wku.edu/gifted/resources/ksba-toolkit-items/what-is-in-place-gifted-ed.pdf
wku.edu/gifted/resources/ksba-toolkit-items/what-is-in-place-gifted-ed.pdf
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January 25: Rogers Explorers for Upcoming Freshman 2020-2022
centeryouthprograms.com/rogers-explorers/apply-for-re/ |
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February 22: SCATS and VAMPY-Summer programs at WKU for the Gifted and Talented
www.wku.edu/gifted/ |
March 1: KUNA (Kentucky United Nations Assembly)
Our students will attend KUNA on March 14-16 this year virtually. In this conference, students take on the roles of Secretary General, UN ambassadors, Media Delegates, etc. Below is a link to learn more about KUNA.
www.kyymca.org/programs/kuna/
Our students will attend KUNA on March 14-16 this year virtually. In this conference, students take on the roles of Secretary General, UN ambassadors, Media Delegates, etc. Below is a link to learn more about KUNA.
www.kyymca.org/programs/kuna/
March 8: Escape room challenges for Parent/Teacher
This site provides escape challenges for students to do based on classroom content in a variety of areas. There are videos to watch that help you teach these assignments remotely. Great for extra practice/credit!
pblproject.com/page.aspx?pageid=Remote-Ready_Math-Escape-Room_answers
This site provides escape challenges for students to do based on classroom content in a variety of areas. There are videos to watch that help you teach these assignments remotely. Great for extra practice/credit!
pblproject.com/page.aspx?pageid=Remote-Ready_Math-Escape-Room_answers
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March 15: KYA (Kentucky Youth Assembly)
The Kentucky Youth Assembly is similar to the Kentucky United Nations Assesmbly. It is put on by the same organization. In this conference, students become the Governor, judges, lawyers, senators, and bill writers. They practice this role along with 1,000 or so other students. Our ACCEL Academy team has been before, and we really enjoyed the simulation. If you want to know more about KYA, click the link below.. www.kyymca.org/programs/kya/registration/ |
March 22: William and Mary School of Education Summer Program for Gifted Learners
education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/sep/index.php
education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/sep/index.php
March 29: Critical Thinking Website
www.criticalthinking.com
This website has free critical thinking activities you can use with your children or students who are gifted and talented.
www.criticalthinking.com/overridenewsletter/subscriber/customsubscribe
www.criticalthinking.com
This website has free critical thinking activities you can use with your children or students who are gifted and talented.
www.criticalthinking.com/overridenewsletter/subscriber/customsubscribe
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April 25th: Tests and Assessments
www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-education-practices/identification/tests-assessments |
